This is a Dutch iris, which is the main flower in my Mixed Study for the SBA diploma. I painted this as practice so it will go in my sketchbook. I’ve finished the painting but I’ll post it after I get my marks back, so stay tuned! I have just over 2 weeks left to […]
Triteleia laxa, SBA Sketchbook
July 21, 2011  by  · 2 Comments 
I am trying to squeeze in some practice on blossoms before I start in earnest on my next assignment with the SBA course I am taking. This little flower is one of eighteen in an umbel so won’t be suitable since all eighteen would have to be depicted. I just don’t have time to tackle […]



This blog is about my journey as a botanical artist--what I am learning, what inspires me and what I am currently drawing or painting. My desire is to continually hone my skills to better express my wonder and gratitude for the beauty of the creation around me in the Pacific Northwest (USA).